Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona made waves on social media by making a surprise video call to the mother of a waitress who had served him at a restaurant. This touching gesture has gone viral, with thousands praising it as an extraordinary display of humility for an artist of Arjona's stature.
The video, shared on TikTok by user @yack26877, captures Arjona dialing the call while still seated at the restaurant and warmly greeting the mother of the waitress who had attended to them.
"Good morning, ma'am... we came to ask your daughter for a table, and she didn't want to give us one, she said there was no table for us," Arjona humorously tells the woman.
Taking the interaction further, the singer shared that her daughter had confided two things to him: "Your daughter told me there were no tables for us and that you didn't enjoy the concert yesterday."
Overcome with emotion, the mother quickly countered her daughter's claim: "Of course, I had a wonderful time."
Arjona concluded the call affectionately, saying, "Look, dear, I'll leave a little kiss here, and take good care of your daughter," as the woman thanked him for "filling me with dopamine yesterday" at the concert.
The video has amassed 1.9 million views, garnered nearly 146,000 likes, and been shared over 10,700 times in just a few days, with comments lauding the artist's simplicity.
"The greatness of an artist is shown in the simplest acts," one user commented. Another added, "Such great humility from this guy... applause for one of the greatest."
This isn't the first time during this tour that the artist has shared a viral moment with his audience. In April, Arjona brought a Cuban fan named Maidelys on stage in Miami to celebrate her 40th birthday, serenading her with "Señora de las cuatro décadas."
Additionally, in the midst of this tour, Arjona announced the completion of a new album featuring 17 songs, recorded in just five days in Nashville, highlighting the creative momentum driving this phase of his career.
FAQs About Ricardo Arjona's Humble Gestures
What was the reaction to Ricardo Arjona's video call?
The video call went viral, receiving 1.9 million views and praise from thousands who admired Arjona's humility and simplicity.
Has Ricardo Arjona had other viral moments recently?
Yes, during the same tour, he invited a fan on stage in Miami to celebrate her 40th birthday, creating another memorable moment.